peevish
/ˈpiːvɪʃ/
pee · vish
ˈpiː · vɪʃ
English Definition
adj. easily annoyed
Significado en Español
malhumorado, irritable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cáu kỉnh, dễ cáu
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Example Sentence
He gets peevish without sleep.
他一没睡好就发脾气。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
peeve(make angry)+ish
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “peevish”?
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A
Joyful
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B
Irritable
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C
Calm
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D
Excited
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B — Irritable.
“peevish” means adj. easily annoyed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Tired and hungry, the ______ child complained about absolutely everything.
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A
peevish
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B
cheerful
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C
patient
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D
easygoing
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A — peevish.
“peevish” means adj. easily annoyed
Common questions about “peevish”
What does “peevish” mean?
peevish — adj. easily annoyed. In Chinese: 易怒的，暴躁的.
How do you pronounce “peevish”?
peevish is pronounced /ˈpiːvɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pee · vish.
How do you use “peevish” in a sentence?
He gets peevish without sleep. (他一没睡好就发脾气。)
What are synonyms for “peevish”?
irritable, grumpy — all close in meaning to peevish (adj. easily annoyed).
Is “peevish” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. peevish appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “peevish”?
peeve(make angry)+ish
